- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Mockingbird Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mockingbird Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317590001541
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mockingbird Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools.
- #106 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mockingbird Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mockingbird Elementary School ranks #106 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Ralston Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317590001541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Mockingbird Elementary School grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 317590001541 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 16.9:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston High School (1,024 students)
Mockingbird Elementary School grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Mockingbird Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralston High S
Ralston High School
1,024 students
- Ralston Middle
Ralston Middle School
488 students
- This school
Mockingbird Elementary School
473 students
- Blumfield Elem 373
Blumfield Elementary School
373 students
- Meadows Elemen 330
Meadows Elementary School
330 students
- Wildewood Elem 303
Wildewood Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Mockingbird Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mockingbird Elementary School compares
Mockingbird Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 86% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,228
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 23.0%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Mockingbird Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ralston Public Schools reports $13,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mockingbird Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blumfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildewood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mockingbird Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mockingbird Elementary School
How many students attend Mockingbird Elementary School?
Mockingbird Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mockingbird Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mockingbird Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mockingbird Elementary School?
57.5% of students at Mockingbird Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mockingbird Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mockingbird Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mockingbird Elementary School?
Mockingbird Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mockingbird Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Mockingbird Elementary School ranks #106 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Ralston Public Schools?
Besides Mockingbird Elementary School, Ralston Public Schools also operates Ralston High School (1,024 students), Ralston Middle School (488 students), and Blumfield Elementary School (373 students). See the Ralston Public Schools district page for the complete list.